Pain around the knee cap (patellofemoral pain syndrome) has many causes…

Mechanisms and risk factors for patellofemoral pain syndrome

This infographic image highlights some of the main areas that should be examined and addressed for a comprehensive rehabilitation plan to manage patellofemoral pain syndrome. 

1. Training errors/load factors.
2. Proximal factors.
3. Distal factors.
4. Local knee factors.
5. Non-physical factors.

This can often be a complex condition that needs to be managed, rather than permanently fixed.

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